Trump's Honduras pardon reveals drug war 'hypocrisy'
Donald Trump's pledge to pardon convicted ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, while targeting Venezuela's Maduro, reveals a counter-drug policy 'based on lies', experts say.
Category : Political Scandals
Attorney General Urges Farage to Apologise for School Behaviour
Attorney General Richard Hermer urges Nigel Farage to apologise after over 20 former classmates allege racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich College. Read the full story.
Report slams 'jobs for mates' culture on public boards
A damning review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused, looking like 'nepotism'. The Albanese government unveils new rules but rejects key recommendations.
'Jobs for Mates' Rife in UK Political System
A major report reveals systemic cronyism in UK political appointments, with Victoria banning non-consensual intersex surgeries. Discover the findings and global implications.
Senior officer sent dick pics, barred from policing
A senior police commander sent explicit photos to a junior female officer. He retired hours before a gross misconduct hearing and has now been barred. Read the full story.
FBI 'Paralysed by Fear' Under Director Kash Patel
A damning leaked report based on 24 FBI sources describes the agency as a 'rudderless ship' under Director Kash Patel, with plummeting morale and a climate of fear. Read the full details.
OBR chair quits over early budget release
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
OBR calls budget leak 'worst failure' in its history
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
Met Police Spycops Inquiry Hears Racism Allegations
A public inquiry hears shocking claims of racism within the Met's undercover unit that spied on the Lawrence family and over 1,000 political groups. Read the full testimony.
Labour MP Siddiq gets 2-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq slams 'flawed' Bangladesh trial convicting her and her mother. UK legal figures voice concerns over fairness. Read the full story.
OBR report leaked twice due to staff technical errors
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
Prison officer, 19, admits sexual relationship with inmate
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Prisoner posts TikTok of smuggled Chicken Cottage takeaway
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
Police Scotland urged to reopen al Fayed rape investigation
Scottish police face calls to reopen a rape investigation into late Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed, as a parliamentary group cites over 400 sexual misconduct allegations. Read the latest.
Tulip Siddiq gets 2-year sentence in Bangladesh land case
Labour MP and former City minister Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years by a Bangladesh court over land corruption charges. She denies all wrongdoing, calling the trial a 'farce'.
Trump uses offensive slur against Democrat governor
US President Donald Trump faces backlash for using a derogatory term to describe Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, defending his comments to reporters. Read the full story.
Ex-City Minister Tulip Siddiq Sentenced in Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq, the UK's former City Minister, has been sentenced in absentia by a Bangladesh court. Discover the details of the 2007 case and its political implications.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Sentence from Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court over corruption claims she calls 'absurd'. The case is linked to her aunt, former PM Sheikh Hasina. Read the full details.
Four charged in Sydney over satanic child abuse ring
Four men have been charged in Sydney over an alleged international network distributing satanic child sexual abuse material. Police detail the disturbing ritualistic themes involved.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to jail in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh over land corruption allegations linked to her aunt, former PM Sheikh Hasina. Read the full story.
Tulip Siddiq faces Bangladesh corruption trial verdict
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to learn fate in Bangladesh corruption case linked to her aunt, former PM Sheikh Hasina. British lawyers raise 'profound concerns' over trial fairness.
Wiggles deny condoning drugs after controversial TikTok video
The Wiggles have clarified they do not support drug use after members appeared in a TikTok video for the song 'Ecstasy'. The group states the footage was used without their knowledge or approval.
Cara Hunter on the deepfake that nearly ended her career
Irish politician Cara Hunter reveals how a malicious deepfake video nearly derailed her election campaign in 2022 and why she's now fighting for new laws to protect women from AI abuse.
Mass Madrid Protest Demands PM Sánchez Resign
Tens of thousands rally in Madrid demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's resignation over corruption allegations involving his family and administration. Pressure mounts on Spanish government.
Netanyahu seeks pardon before conviction
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu requests a historic pardon, arguing his trial damages national interest. With Trump's backing, the decision puts President Herzog in a difficult position. Read the full analysis.
Netanyahu asks Israeli president for corruption pardon
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu formally requests a presidential pardon for bribery and fraud charges, arguing it would serve national unity. The 111-page submission follows Donald Trump's intervention.
Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell
A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.
Trump Family Global Business Deals Spark Corruption Fears
Donald Trump's sons conduct worldwide dealmaking blitz while father holds presidential power, raising concerns about global corruption patterns. Read the investigation.
White House launches website targeting 'biased' media
The Trump administration has launched a new website section cataloguing media outlets it accuses of biased reporting. Explore the latest escalation in the White House's war on journalism.
Page 4 of 20